Sunday 21 July 19
The first question our friends ask is " Where the heck is Nakusp " and why did you go there. The best answer is that we have never been there and it is "kinda " on the way home. Besides a few years ago a lady at the drug store mention that she was from Nakusp and as a well traveled traveler I decided we should visit it someday and today is "someday".
From Kelowna you travel to Vernon BC and then take Hwy #6 east which is a very winding , two lane road that goes thru several small towns/villages such as Lumby and Cherryville until you reach Needles. The trip on #6 is slow but very scenic so if you are in a hurry take the TC #1 where you will see nothing but people trying to pass and jocking for position.
When you reach Needle you will board a ferry and cross Arrow Lake ( which is a portion of the Columbia River system ) which is an enjoyable 10 to 12 minute crossing and the ferry is pulled by and endless cable. The landing on the other side is at a town called Fauquier and you then continue north on #6 for about an hour and you will reach Nakusp.
Nakusp is a village,and became a settlement in 1892 and is located on the shores of Arrow Lake in the West Kooteney region. It is surrounded by the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges and as a result they have 2 Hot Springs resorts which is a definite draw for tourist along with golf , fishing, hiking and a lovely Japanese Garden. We visited the Halcyon Hot Springs resort and it is definitely a place to visit and stay if need be. The village has several hotels at a reasonable price , several RV parks and a beach on the lake, with a good shopping area including a Save-On food store. The RV park was well run and we would have stayed longer if had more time. Cheers
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